My life changing experience! (05/13/2015)
I am very grateful to Dr. Almanza for doing my surgery at an affordable cost! I would not have been able to have this opportunity if he hadn't provided this service. It has been one month since my surgery and I have lost 27 pounds. The biggest difference is in my face. I came home off the high blood... * read more.
It was great (05/13/2015)
I was 225 before my surgery and a size 18 plus now Iam down to a size 6 about 140 thank u for giving my life back and my confidence in myself again ... * read more.
I would recomend this to anyone who needs it!!! (05/12/2015)
Starting weight 255 5'4" surgery 2/25/2015 I am only 7 weeks out and I have already lost 42 lbs!!!!! I was on 9 different medicines, I was FAT! my genetics where getting the best of me including, thyroid, sugar diabetes, blood pressure knees and hips always hurting I went from being borderline diabe... * read more.
A long road to recovery. (05/12/2015)
As most people are, I was nervous traveling abroad for a major surgery. My comfort zone is small and going light years out of it was difficult, but it was for a good purpose. The experience as a whole was very easy to handle. The hotel and it's staff were all very nice and accommodating, especial... * read more.
Life change (05/12/2015)
Hello fellow sleeves. I'm 7 days post opp and I feel great. I can already see changes in my clothing size. I'm no longer tired all the time. It doesn't hurt to walk or climb the stairs. When I first heard of weightloss agents let me say I was scepticle. After doing research and having my aaaha momen... * read more.
weight loss surgery (05/11/2015)
This is something that I did for me to help me feel better about myself. So far it is going good. I would recommend it for anyone who is ready for a life change and ready for the hard work it entails. It is not easy but so far has been worth it. I have had my ups and downs but am praying that in th... * read more.
Everything went well. (05/11/2015)
Everything went as planned, with no complications. I lost thirty-three pounds in the first month fallowing the surgery and feel great. The only issues I had through the whole process was a communication issue with the hotel staff and that was correct quickly enough. ... * read more.
Getting sleeved... Best decision of my life!!!! (05/09/2015)
I was sleeved on April 9, 2015 by Dr. Almanza. I was comfortable from the moment I got to the facility. My husband did go with me which probably was not even necessary but I did like having a private room which you do not get if you go alone.
My weight when I started my 3 day pre-op diet was 219 l... * read more.
Life changing event (05/09/2015)
This has been a life changing event for me. Some of my associates were excited for me and some were very discouraging, but for the most part I knew this had to be done. I wanted a fresh start for a better and healthier life, so I could be around for my children. I have lost 20 pounds since the surge... * read more.
Life Changing (05/08/2015)
I was 47 years old and was just declined to increase my life insurance! I was taking 5 250mg of metformin and 40 units of insulin daily, medication for hypertension and high cholesterol with a BMI of 37. I weighed 202.4lbs and struggled with my weight from my teens on. I lost the weight several time... * read more.